Nothing Is More Like A Wise Man

To Be Pleased At Correction And Reproofs Shows That One Loves The Virtues Which Are Contrary To Those Faults For Which He Is Corrected And Reproved. And, Therefore, It Is A Great Sign Of Advancement In Perfection.

I Have The Same Opinion Of Dances That Physicians Have Of Mushrooms: The Best Of Them Are Good For Nothing.

Nothing Is So Strong As Gentleness, Nothing So Gentle As Real Strength.

Lately I Was Near The Beehives And Some Of The Bees Flew Onto My Face. I Wanted To Raise My Hand, And Brush Them Off. 'no,' Said A Peasant To Me, 'do Not Be Afraid, And Do Not Touch Them. They Will Not Sting You At All, If You Touch Them They Will Bite You.' I Trusted Him; Not One Bit Me. Trust Me; Do Not Fear These Temptations. Do Not Touch Them; They Will Not Hurt You.

Many Would Be Willing To Have Afflictions Provided That They Not Be Inconvenienced By Them.